Crispy Fried Mushrooms With Chipotle Mayonnaise Dip

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
• 1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 8 ounces whole button mushrooms
• crisco oil (for frying)

1. MUSHROOMS: Combine first six ingredients in resealable plastic bag.
2. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and pepper sauce. Add mushrooms and let soak for about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat 2-3 inches oil in deep fryer or large deep saucepan to 375u0b0F.
4. Remove mushrooms from buttermilk mixture and toss in flour mixture. Carefully drop 2-3 mushrooms in hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
6. CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE SAUCE: Combine mayonnaise and hot pepper sauce and serve with mushrooms.

allpurpose, salt, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, buttermilk, pepper, button mushrooms, crisco oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crispy-fried-mushrooms-with-chipotle-mayonnaise-dip-443488 (may not work)